Welcome to the "Pat's Ride Across Iowa" Blog!!! The last week in July of 2007, I will journey across Iowa on my bike with 10,000 other riders. We will ride 500 miles in 7 days in an event called RAGBRAI-The "Register's Annual Great Bike Ride Across Iowa". Over the weeks and month's leading up to RAGBRAI, I will spend significant energy training for the ride as well as raising money for the Lance Armstrong Foundation- Livestrong.

Thursday, July 26, 2007

Day 5: Cedar Falls to Independence- Training Day

Today felt more like a training ride through the Jefferson county countryside than a leg of RAGBRAI. I got out a little bit before 6am and completed my 63 mile ride by about 9:15am. There were not a lot of other riders on the road and many of the pass through towns seemed surprised to see cyclists so early. I felt real good today, with no real problems. Saddle is getting a little sore but that shouldn't be a real problem with two relatively short days left. 360 miles down, 120 to go. I am looking forward to Dyersville tomorrow as I have never seen the Field of Dreams.

The top picture is of me starting my ride to Independence at sunrise. Jack, can you tell I am wearing my Wisconsin Badger cycling jersey? The other picture is of the red hat ladies that I met as I was riding into Independence. Our mom's are red hat ladies, so we thought they would enjoy the picture.

Not much else to report from the road. Did a little laundry today and otherwise just resting and catching up on email. I'll have a longer report for your tomorrow, the eve our our final ride.

I would like to thank Sam for his comments and let him know that I did indeed thank Dallas Clark for beating the Bears in the super bowl! Keep those comments coming.

Best food of the day: Pancakes, eggs and bacon at the R&R Cafe in Independence.

1 comment:

All looks good with two days to go. I didn't know that you got the chance to check out Blues Traveler...they are a great band! It's been fun to watch the map and chart the progress -- much of Iowa I will never see in my life...I can assure you of that. Say "Hi" to John E. for Don Martiny when you see him again.

About Me

I'm always looking for my next challenge. An avid runner, I've successfully run numerous marathons. My next personal challenge is RAGBRAI 2007, a 500 mile bike ride across Iowa. Follow me as I train and ride across our great state July 22-28, 2007.